Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick and delicious dish featuring succulent shrimp, garlic, and pasta enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for effortless weeknight dinners or special occasions!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for an efficient cooking process.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle red pepper flakes; stir well to combine.
- Toss in cooked pasta along with reserved water as needed for desired consistency. Mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including cherry tomatoes or capers.
- Swap linguine for spaghetti or use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg